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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Mendocino CoastFAQ - Questions for Visitors |
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Mendocino CoastFAQ - Questions for Visitors |
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What beliefs do your congregation members have?
To some extent, our Fellowship is a haven for spiritual refugees.
Most of us had Protestant, Catholic, or Jewish upbringings, but
have left those churches because we felt their beliefs were too
rigid and limiting, or no longer fit our lives. Some of us
follow the essence of those faiths - and call ourselves
Christian UUs or Jewish UUs. But most of us would probably call
ourselves 'humanists,' seeking to develop our essential human
spirituality. Some would say they are agnostics or atheists;
and a few would say they're Buddhists or that they believe in
earth-based-spirituality. All of us believe in the individual
search for truth and creating a deeper meaning in life.
You can read more on our Beliefs page.
Are you connected to the Unity Church, or the Unification Church?
No, other than our name starts with "Uni".
UUs are a mainstream liberal religion with roots that go back to the early
Christian era. UUs have been a progressive force in religion and humanity
through the ages. Some famous Unitarians and Universalists include:
Thomas Jefferson (and four other Presidents), Ben Franklin, Albert Schweitzer,
Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Darwin, Susan B. Anthony, Ralph Waldo Emerson,
Isaac Newton, Alexander Graham Bell, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Florence Nightingale,
Pete Seeger, and Andrew Young.
Where can I get answers to other questions I have about
Unitarian Universalism?
We'd suggest the
Unitarian Universalist Association,
our national organization.
Their FAQ page,
About UU
is an especially helpful page covering all sorts of questions.
Questions about Unitarian Universalism? Ask Rick Childs,
Questions about our web site? Ask Ted Pack: